New evidence brief for Brittany Higgins alleged rape case

Police investigating the alleged rape of former parliamentary staffer Brittany Higgins have handed ACT prosecutors a partial brief of evidence.

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Jun 21, 2021, updated May 22, 2025
Former political staffer Brittany Higgins will play a key role in establishing a new Code of Conduct for Federal Parliament. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins)
Former political staffer Brittany Higgins will play a key role in establishing a new Code of Conduct for Federal Parliament. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins)

Earlier this year, Ms Higgins came forward with allegations she was raped by a fellow Liberal Party staffer in 2019.

She has since referred the matter to Australian Federal Police.

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ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold has now received a partial brief of evidence and a request to provide advice on any prosecution.

It is not known when a final decision will be made.

ACT Police declined to comment on the investigation.

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